July 4, 2009 – Quarter Master Harbour, Vashon Island
July 2009
Monthly Archive
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26 July 2009
The 2009 Tour de France is finished. A return to the Tour by Lance Armstrong has brought the television crowds back as well as the people to the side of the roads in France. They estimate approx 750,000 people along the route to Mont Ventout on Saturday. The television viewership worldwide increased 50 to 60% over last year. The impact one man has had on the sport of professional cycling and his very personal and public battle to eradicate cancer.
This year’s Tour was great to watch. There was some infighting among the Astana Team however their best rider this year won the race – Alberto Contador. Their most awesome rider took third place, Lance Armstrong! Not bad after three years away from competitive racing.
What will next year and the new Radio Shack Team bring? George Hincapie and Lance Armstrong back on the same team. With the Director Sportif extraordinaire lead Radio Shack to victory in Paris? Will some of the best riders in the world stick with Lance on his quest for the “mellow johnny” – Andreas Kloden, Levi Leipheimer, Yaroslav Popivich – how awesome would that be? Maybe I need to make a reservation in Paris from now! How cool would that be?
Anyhow, I shall miss watching the Tour de France so maybe a trip to Santa Rosa CA is in order for February – Tour of California might be on the travel itinerary – get a fix of cycle racing without waiting a whole year.
Looking ahead to next year!!
23 July 2009
Hopefully two of my readers will confirm…
Naming itty bitty kittehs now are ya?!?!
18 July 2009
Something like 23,000 people wandering around in their communities (or one in which they find themselves today) taking pictures and sharing their love of photography. Cool. Yup, I’m joining the one in my home city. So, gots to go for now. Maybe I’ll post some shots later.
13 July 2009
not much to say so we’ll do a “Mancat Monday”
Basil, hard at work while I’m at work…
9 July 2009
and I didn’t even know it! Why am I hitting a server in Potomac, MD? I’m not in Potomac, but my PC appears to be – appears but really isn’t either. Oh well, must stop trying to figure it out.
9 July 2009
Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic Mountains, about 10 days ago.
7 July 2009
A little insight into the life of someone with cancer: http://beanygetsablog.wordpress.com/2009/06/12/what-can-you-do/
There are many things my church does not do well, but one thing we do very well is supporting those in need. A few of our own have entered personal battles with cancer and things yet unknown. This post referenced above provides some insight from a young woman who has been there. I thought it was worth sharing.
7 July 2009
This is the bottom of the altar frontal at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle. More photos from the adventure to come.
5 July 2009
the is NO place like home, with your peeps.
The Pilgrims arrived home this evening to a wonderful homecoming complete with balloons, flowers and signs!
Kitties are very happy I’m home. I’m sure they will be right by my side for a long time to come.
I have the best friends EVER! They came to the airport, bundled me up and brought me home. There was a little malt beverage for re-entry – yum! E drove me home, C&D met us at the house with the cooler that has travelled many miles.
Now, I am in the house alone, about to take a long shower with a modicum of fresh, unlike the showers of the last three days. Open air showers and sleeping in tee-pee – - those days are over. It was okay, but I’m done with that for now, thanks.
Many thanks to all who came to meet us! We are so loved and so thankful to be home!
